Mechanical EngineerGeophysicist or SeismologistHere is a list of videos and their connections to NCSCOS.


Career Title

Brief Video Description

NCSCOS Math Connection

Standards 6.NS, 7.NS, 8.NS, and 8.F encompass all jobs

NCSCOS Science Connection

Actuary
Discusses various careers that involve math
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP 6.NS

Aerospace Engineer
Hypersonic vehicle development
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Bio-Behavioral Scientist
Speaker and director of native Hawaiian medical sciences
7.SP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Biologist
Researcher and professor of biology and medical studies, interests in how cells divide
7.SP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Biomedical Engineer
Designs tiny particles to take medicine to specific parts in the body
6.EE
5.E.1
Chemist
Looks at exposure of Uranium to the Navajo reservation
7.NS
6.P.2, 8.P.1
Chief Information Office
NASA Engineer
Develops policies in NASA; develops and distributes NASA information
6.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Critical Care Nurse
Shows daily life of a critical care nurse
6.RP, 7.RP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1
Dairy Scientist
Figure out ways to make ice cream taste better
6.RP, 7.RP
8.L.1
Dental Researcher
Multiple female researchers in hospitals, labs, and universities studying new dental innovations
6.RP, 7.RP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Eco-Friendly Materials Scientist
Develops eco-friendly materials for a skateboard company
6.EE,8.EE
6.P.2, 6.L.1, 6.L.2, 7.E.1, 8.P.2, 8.E.1
Engineer for Supersoaker
Developed the first Supersoaker water gun
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.2, 6.P.3, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Environmental Officer
Tests water and works with fire prevention
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.2, 6.L.1, 6.L.1, 7.E.1, 8.P.2, 8.E.1,
Ethnobotanist
Studies relationships between plants and humans
7.SP
6.L.1, 7.L.1, 8.L.1
Fashion Designer
Fashion designer uses her work to inspire girls in math and science
6.EE
6.P.2
Food Scientist
Studies nutrients in vegetables; talks about how he got interested in career
6.RP, 7.RP
8.L.1
Forensic Science Technician
Discusses forensic glass analysis
7.SP
6.L.1, 6.L.2
Forester
Uses math and science for the health of thousands of acres of trees
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.L.1, 6.L.2, 7.L.1, 8.P.2, 8.L.3
Frog Scientist
Researches how hormones and pesticides how frogs grow in an
7.SP
6.L.1, 7.L.1, 8.L.1
Geologist
Studies Earth processes
6.G, 7.G, 8.G, 6.SP, 7.SP, 8. SP, 6.RP, 8.RP
6.P.1, 6.E.1, 6.E.2, 8.E.2, 8.L.4
Geophysicist / Seismologist
Studies earthquakes
6.G, 7.G, 8.G, 6.SP, 7.SP, 8. SP, 6.RP, 8.RP
6.P.1, 6.E.1, 6.E.2, 8.E.2, 8.L.4
Health Science Careers
Shows a simulation of different health care jobs that colleges can prepare you for
6.RP, 7.RP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Hydrology Technician
Studies rivers to determine how much water is flowing through
6.G, 7.G
8.E.1
Igneous Petrologist
Studies the history of rocks below New York
6.SP, 7.SP, 8.SP
6.E.1
Imagineer
Designs roller coasters
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.2, 6.P.3, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Landscape Architect
Two female architects compete for the chance to build Chicago's largest botanical garden
6.RP, 7.RP
6.L.1, 6.L.2, 8.L.3
Mathematician
Researcher and professor of mathematics
6.EE, 7.EE, 8.EE

Mathematician
Researcher and professor in calculus
6.EE, 7.EE, 8.EE

Mechanical Engineer
Works for NASA, identifies potential problems in flight missions and comes up with ways to avoid them
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.2, 6.P.3, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Mechanical/Robotics Engineer
Design robots that function without the help of humans
6.EE, 7.EE, 8.EE
6.P.2, 6.P.3, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Minerologist
Studies garnets; talks about interest development
6.SP, 7.SP, 8.SP
6.E.1
Molecular Biologist
Researcher and professor in molecular biology

7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Motorcycle Engineer
Works for Harley Davidson; talks about importance of math in job
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
7.P.1
NASA Aerospace Engineer
Works with air traffic and alternative biofuels
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Aerospace Engineer
Works with technical evaluation; recruitment, eduational outreach, saftey and workforce planning
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Aerospace Engineer
Works with an airborne telescope that studies the cosmos
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Associate Resource Manager
Manages NASA's budget
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Directives Manager
Plans the criteria and requirements for space missions
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Engineer
Works with international space stations; speaks four languages; flight controller
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Information Technology Specialist
Creates new technologies and reparis technologies for NASA that convey information
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Life Scientist
Looks at how space radiation affects living things
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
NASA Materials Scientist
Evaluates high temperature materials for aircrafts
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
NASA Mechanical Engineer / Educational Facilitator
Works with NASA to support education initiatives
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Neurobiologist
Looks at how the brain stores experiences and memories
7.SP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Neurobiologist
Studies bird brains (literally); he is also a dancer
7.SP
6.L.1, 7.L.1, 8.L.1
Nursing Assistant
Shows aspects of taking care of residents in hospitals
7.SP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Paleontologist
Digs in LA area tar pits for bones, fossils, and other prehistoric life
6.SP, 7.SP, 8.SP
6.E.1
Physicist
Physics professor and researcher of classical / quantum mechanics
6.EE, 7.EE, 8EE
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1,
Process Technician
Produces proteins and antibodies used to prevent disease in a clean room
6.EE
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5
Quality Assurance Technician
Makes sure that technology works to the best of its ability; documents report how they are working
6.EE, 6.SP, 7SP, 8 SP
6.P.2, 6.P.3
Renewable Energy Engineer
Uses alternative energy to make power for the Navajo nation
6.EE
7.P.1
Robotic Life Scientist
Creates lifelike robots
6.EE
7.P.1
Rocket Designer
Shows how engineers work together to design rockets
6.EE, 6.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Science Photographer
Shows how abstract microscopic science images can make beautiful art
7.SP, 6.G, 7.G, 8.G
7.L.1
Space Solar Power Engineer
Understanding science, space, technology, policy, and environmental issues to design solar power from space
6.EE, 6.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.1, 7.P.1, 7.P.2, 8.P.1
Space Suit Designer
Creating a space suit design that fits like a "second skin"
6.EE, 6.RP, 7.SP, 8.EE
7.E.1
Sports Medicine Physician
Team physician for WNBA and NHL teams as well as U.S. olympic team
7.SP
6.L.1, 6.L.2
USGS Jobs
Interviews people with different careers within the USGS
6.G, 7.G, 8.G, 6.SP, 7.SP, 8. SP, 6.RP, 8.RP
6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 6.E.2, 7.E.1, 8.P.2, 8.E.1
Veterinarian
Using math and science to care for animals
7.SP
6.L.1, 6.L.2
Video Game Developer
Uses STEM to create video games for education and recreation
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
7.P.1, 7.P.2
Web Developer
Develops a wesite for kids
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
7.P.1. 7.P.2
Wind Engineer
Studies how materials react to wind damage
6.EE, 7.EE, 6.RP, 7.RP
6.P.1
Zookeeper
Shows daily routine of taking care of animals in a zoo
7.SP
7.L.1, 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.5